JOSEPHINE GUZMAN
Visalia,CA
Summary
A natural leader and dedicated problem-solver in high-pressure environments. Well-trained in Workforce Telestaff and skilled in training, motivating, and managing subordinates. Skilled at completing daily assignments and always willing to take on any task. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Sergeant (Acting)
CSP-Corcoran
Corcoran, California
03.2021 - Current
- Met department coverage needs with effective schedules and case assignments.
- Educated team members on updated policies and procedures.
- Assisted in identifying offender treatment needs and supported treatment programs.
- Maintained staff discipline by enforcing rules and regulations and addressing violations.
- Read and reviewed offender information to identify issues requiring special attention.
- Maintained order, discipline, and security, overseeing conduct and behavior of offenders to prevent disturbances.
- Directed release or transfer of prisoners with 0 incidents in over one month.
- Kept records current with detailed updates to logs, report preparation, and regular maintenance.
Correctional Officer
CSP-Corcoran
Corcoran, California
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Kept records and drafted reports detailing offender movements or rule violations.
- Minimized chances for escape or violence with proactive monitoring of all inmates.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure each prisoner was present.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- De-escalated disturbances with verbal and physical response strategies.
- Reduced incident risk by remaining alert for signs of disorder or tension.
- Monitored offender behavior and addressed disciplinary action during dayroom and yard release.
- Followed and promoted compliance with established security procedures.
- Patrolled assigned areas to assess facility security and verify offender counts
- Maintained custody and control of 400 inmates housed in Security Housing Units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Online01.2021
Associates of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA09.2011
Skills
- Emergency response management
- Records management
- Evidence review
- Report preparation
- Recordkeeping
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Time management
Volunteer
San Quentin Strike Team
Activated Alternative Care Site. Drafted reports detailing offender movements. Followed and promoted compliance with established security procedures. Organized daily schedules for inmates, including laundry exchange, distributing supplies and monitoring daily activity.
Languages
Fluent in both English and Spanish
Timeline
Correctional Sergeant (Acting)
CSP-Corcoran
03.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
CSP-Corcoran
08.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix
Associates of Science -
San Joaquin Valley College
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